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Eugene Papp Obituary
Known to friends as "Doc," he was an avid learner and mastered several languages. Schooled throughout Europe, he attended a Czechoslovakian elementary school, a Russian high school and the University of Hungary in Budapest. He earned his Ph.D. in veterinary medicine in 1959 from The Ohio State University.
Dr. Papp came to the University of Georgia as an associate professor of veterinary pathology in 1961. His career as a veterinary professor spanned 36 years and encompassed teaching positions in Athens, GA, Europe, the Middle East and South America. He developed and implemented a livestock artificial insemination project for the government of Columbia that was crucial to the country's food production capacity. Dr. Papp also held a position with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a regional advisor to 27 Caribbean countries.
After retiring from WHO in 1979 at age 60, Doc returned to Athens, GA and began his self-taught career in real estate. As founder of South's Best Development Corporation, his major land development project was East Highland subdivision followed by additional neighborhoods on the east side of town.
He was predeceased by son, Alexander Papp in 1974. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sally O. Papp of Athens; his daughter, Gene Papp Bathgate (Colin) of Lawrenceville, GA; his son, John Papp of Austin, Texas; three step daughters of Athens, GA, Deonne Maliszewski, Jo Newell and Penni Hamilton (Robert);
7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2011 at Lord & Stephens East. A funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the UGA Catholic Center on Lumpkin Street in Athens, Ga with Father David Hyman officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Paine, John Casey, Jay Staines, Mike Green, Bill Gillen and Jonathan Ottaway.
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Joe Mellen
February 7, 2011
Dear Sally,
Patty and I offer you our deepest sympathy on the great loss of your beloved "Doc". He was a great and fascinating man and friend to both of us. I enjoyed being around him and listening to him and his remarkable and memorable experiences. He was an excellent teacher as he related so much of his life. We will miss him. We certainly wish you God's best as you mourn the loss of "Doc".
Love,
Patty and Joe Mellen
Thomas Vidmar
January 24, 2011
He was living history....I enjoyed our talks of what he had seen and done. Definately the highlight of my career....Tom, the mailman....
Bill Schreiber
January 24, 2011
Dear Sally, my deepest sympathies for Doc's passing. He was a wonderful man.
You probably don't remember me, but back in 1997, I worked with Doc on his autobiography. I was a freelance writer living in Athens at the time. I now live in Seattle. He had an incredibly full, fascinating and wonderful life. I'm not sure if he ever did anything with the effort, or if you ever read it, but I still have all the Word files, including his originals and the book chapters that I wrote from his source material. Would be happy to send, if you'd like.
Again, my condolences and prayers.
John Gratzek
January 23, 2011
Sally: I am glad that I visited Gene in the Nursing home. I regret that I could not participate as a pall bearer. May his soul rest in peace and God bless you. Jack Gratzek
randy flanigan
January 21, 2011
John, sorry to hear about the passing of you father. Hang in there.
David Lunde
January 20, 2011
Sally, I was sorry to read of Gene's passing. It was always a treat working with him on various projects and I enjoyed your kind hospitality during our meetings. My best wishes go out to you.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel
January 20, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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